EYOT

EYOT is the band founded in Nis, Serbia about 3 years ago. Their music represents the musicians hungering for a fresh sound, blending the culture of jazz, the sophistication of classical piano, the gritty elements of East European folk music, and just a hint of smooth electronic fusion.In 2009 they were one of the three winners of Umbria Jazz Balkanic Windows Competition; many domestic and international festivals followed later (Nišvill Jazz Fest, World of Jazz in Dubai, DOKfest in Munic...

EYOT is the band founded in Nis, Serbia about 3 years ago. Their music represents the musicians hungering for a fresh sound, blending the culture of jazz, the sophistication of classical piano, the gritty elements of East European folk music, and just a hint of smooth electronic fusion.In 2009 they were one of the three winners of Umbria Jazz Balkanic Windows Competition; many domestic and international festivals followed later (Nišvill Jazz Fest, World of Jazz in Dubai, DOKfest in Munich, Alarma Punk Jazz in Sofia...), along with club gigs on regular basis.The most prominent jazz web-site "All About Jazz" voted them as Video of the day & Mp3 of the day.In 2010/2011 they had their album “Horizon” launched in USA, Croatia and SerbiaOther people on EYOT:“The Nirvana of European Jazz” Earl Grice (Ronny Jordan’s drummer)“Album has turned out to be a masterpiece never seen here before…”-www.e-novine.com"One of this year’s best (not only jazz) albums” - www.jazzin.rs"One of five best jazz albums in Serbia”- www.blic.rs (daily newspaper)"EYOT is surely one of the most quality and promising young bands outthere right now." - http://www.prog-sphere.com/"This band has the organization that holds the music together like afilm score telling a story from beginning to end.Each piece is a masterful reminder that nothing stays the same.The passion that each member contributes to this band pulls thelistener in to a place of something that I can only describe as "TheComplete Experience."Kudos to EYOT for their passion and commitment to the forward motionof music, life and love. "- Sarah Jane CionDejan Ilijic - Piano; Sladjan Milenovic - Guitar; Milos Vojvodic - Drums; Marko Stojiljkovic - Bass.Notable Performances:2009 Umbria Jazz Balkanic Windows2009 Nishvill Jazz Festival2010 World of Jazz / Dubai Jazz Festival2010 Jazz & Blues Festival Petrovac2010 Nisomnia Rock Festival2010 Jazz Festival Novi Sad2010 Jazziré Festival Subotica2010 Jazz & Blues Festival „Geza Balaž-Gari“2011 DOKfest Munich2011 Belgrade of light festival2011 Alarma Punk Jazz FestDiscography : HORIZON - 2010/2011 / Constantinus - Serbia; Ninety and Nine Records, Magnatune - USA; Listen Loudest - Croatia.